Thank you for reading Seeking Amish Shelter, my first book in a new series set in Hickory Lane, a fictional town in Western New York. When I first started writing books set among the Amish, I learned that there is a large Amish population not too far from my home outside Buffalo. So now all my books are set within a short driving distance from my hometown. Fortunately for me, the real Conewango Valley includes a wonderful candy store with yummy chocolate-covered pretzels. (I think I’m overdue for another research trip!)
In this book, Bridget, who grew up Amish, finds love with an Englischer. It’s always a delicate balance when I have a character abandon their Amish roots. I try to be respectful of their conservative Christian beliefs while also acknowledging that Christians can be found in all walks of life. And it’s a wonderful reminder that in a world where there’s a tendency to look for things that divide us, we can just as easily look for things that bring us together.
I hope you’ll look for Bridget’s sister’s story coming from Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense in the future. As soon as I finish this letter, I’ll get back to finding mayhem—and love—for Bridget’s sister, Liddie.
Hope to see you back in Hickory Lane.
Regards,
Alison